BRIT Awards 2016: Lorde Performs "Life on Mars?" With David Bowie's Backing Band

Today, the BRIT Awards paid tribute to David Bowie by presenting him with the Icon Award posthumously. Annie Lennox introduced Gary Oldman, who accepted the award on Bowie's behalf. They then introduced Bowie's former backing band, who performed a medley of his hits. Then Lorde joined them to perform "Life on Mars?" Watch video below. Update (2/25 7:30 a.m.): The video has been removed, but you can hear audio at Google Play. Update (2/25 7:53 a.m.): David Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, has tweeted his appreciation of the tribute. Lorde also tweeted about the performance. Update (2/25, 5:44 p.m.): The video is back up; find it below.

Lorde performs Life On Mars? in fitting tribute to David Bowie at the BRIT Awards after he called her the "future of music".Was it better than Lady Gaga's Bowie tribute at The GRAMMYs? Tell us what you think below: